Opal Cliffs Park

A Santa Cruz Family Park and a California Special District in Santa Cruz County CA., providing family fun for over 75 years.

Support the Park - December 13, 2017 9:00 AM

Proposal to recognize the security fence, landscaping, signage, park aides, landscaping and irrigation improvements, and installation of stone retaining walls. Please come and show your support for the park if you can make it.

Other Events

THE FINAL BEGONIA FESTIVAL!!

Labor Day Weekend – September 1st – 4th, 2017

This weekend the City will host the 65th, and last Begonia Festival. Sunday’s Nautical Parade will be the largest in years with eleven floats already signed up to join. Come down early to get the best viewing.

As a reminder, the trestle will not be available as a viewing location for the Begonia Festival Nautical Parade scheduled for Sunday, Sept 3rd from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Police officers will be assigned to trestle entry points to remind spectators of this restriction.

Capitola Art & Wine Festival -

Saturday Sep 9, 2017 – Sunday Sep 10, 2017

The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines Art, Wine, Music and Food, all in charming Capitola Village overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay. Over 150 fine artists and 22 Santa Cruz Mountains wineries will participate in this year’s Festival. Be sure to visit the Local Artisans Marketplace where you will find unique and locally made artisan foods and crafts. A Kids Art & Music Area with ongoing craft projects and musical play is conveniently located in the center of the Festival on Lawn Way. Enjoy great entertainment all weekend including local dance and performing arts groups, street performers The Great Morgani and The Surfing Magician, and live music to include Extra Large, The Lost Boys featuring James Durbin, and The Fundamentals.

Who We Are

Opal Cliffs Park (OCP) is operated by Opal Cliffs Recreation District,a California Special District in Santa Cruz County CA.

Our Mission

OCRD exists to maximize and provide public beach access to OCP, a small neighborhood park located between Santa Cruz and Capitola CA., at 4520 Opal Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.

The purpose of this website is to share with friends, family and neighbors our history and continuing efforts and work to make OCP the most fun, family friendly park on the entire California Coast, and to provide the public with everything needed to be able to easily find and enjoy the park.